But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3

But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. v8-9

In warning us about God's promise (see also v4) to return during the 2nd coming to save those believers who remain, Peter wants us to "be ready".  We are to "live holy and godly lives" (v11) and to "be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him" (v14).  We must not be complacent.

Peter also help us understand God's timing - understanding this is key to our understanding how He hears and responds to all prayers.  

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who came tomorrow over 2000 years ago - in a very humble way to save me...knowing everything about me.   Thank You Jesus for Your grace and for the greatest gift of all time.  I am not deserving.  I worry.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength.  Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo.  Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior.  Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin and help me serve You, my family, my church, and others.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.